Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at you on this beautiful Friday, October 17th here on Martha's Vineyard.
Let's talk tides first. Today we've got a low tide hitting at 3:29 AM at just over a third of a foot, with high tide rolling in around 9:26 AM reaching nearly two feet. Another low tide comes at 3:37 PM, and we'll see our evening high around 9:56 PM. The Vineyard Gazette shows sunrise was at 6:55 this morning and we'll have light until 5:57 PM, so plenty of time to get on the water.
Now, the fishing has been absolutely incredible despite that nor'easter we just weathered. On The Water reports that big stripers up to 50 pounds pushed through the Cape Cod Canal during the storm, and the backwaters around Nantucket Sound are still packed with peanut bunker and finger mullet. Those same conditions are creating fantastic opportunities here around the Vineyard.
The striper action has been hot, especially at night when bass gorge on mullet. First light is producing intense topwater action in our estuaries and around bay inlets. Most fish are running in that 28 to 31 inch slot, but there's a good number pushing mid to upper 30s. For lures, you'll want glidebaits, minnow plugs like Mag Darters, peanut swimmers, and paddletails in your bag. Soft plastics in the 3 to 5 inch range and bucktail jigs are also producing well.
The bonito and false albacore were around before the storm, though the albie action took a hit during the nor'easter. They should bounce back as conditions settle. Live-lining tinker mackerel has been the ticket.
For hot spots, hit the wind-blown beaches when the breeze picks up, and don't sleep on the salt ponds and marshes. Focus your efforts around those falling tides today for the best action.
The forecast looks like we've got gusty northwest winds this morning calming throughout the day, so conditions should improve as we go. Get out there and tight lines!
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